Introduction
Welcome to Nines Card Game ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile game application.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect minimal information to provide our services:
- Player Name: The display name you choose for the leaderboard
- High Score: Your best game score for leaderboard ranking
- Device ID: A unique identifier to prevent duplicate leaderboard entries
Information We Do NOT Collect
We want to be clear about what we don't collect:
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Physical addresses
- Payment information
- Location data
- Contacts or photos
- Any other personally identifiable information
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used solely for:
- Leaderboard Display: Showing your name and score on the global leaderboard
- Score Management: Ensuring each device can only submit one high score
- Game Functionality: Providing a competitive gaming experience
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely on Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure:
- Encryption: Data is transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
- Storage: Information is stored in AWS DynamoDB with industry-standard security
- Access Control: Only authorized systems can access the database
- Retention: Data is retained indefinitely to maintain leaderboard integrity
Data Sharing
We do NOT sell, trade, or share your data with third parties.
Your information is only visible in these contexts:
- Public Leaderboard: Your player name and high score are visible to all game users
- Service Providers: AWS provides hosting infrastructure but does not access your data
Children's Privacy
Our game is appropriate for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The minimal data we collect (player name, score, device ID) is the same for all users regardless of age.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Update: Change your player name at any time in the game settings
- Delete: Request deletion of your leaderboard entry by contacting us
- Access: Request information about what data we store about you
International Users
Our services are hosted in the United States (AWS US-East-1 region). By using our game, you consent to your information being transferred to and processed in the United States.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the game after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Third-Party Services
Our game infrastructure uses:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): For hosting and data storage
These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.
Analytics and Tracking
We do not use cookies, analytics services, or tracking technologies in our game.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:
📧 Email: support@ninescard.com
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area, we process your data based on:
- Consent: By using the game and submitting scores, you consent to this processing
- Legitimate Interest: Providing leaderboard functionality is a legitimate interest
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale (we do not sell your information)
Summary
In Plain English: We only collect your player name, high score, and device ID to run the leaderboard. We don't collect anything else, we don't sell your data, and we store everything securely on AWS servers. That's it!